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Instruction file identified as core product for AI assistants

The core product for an AI assistant lies in its instruction file, not the underlying model or integrations. Jeremy Andrews has refined his instruction file over dozens of iterations, based on four key principles. This system, which includes a knowledge base protocol and a draft lifecycle system, is currently operational within a ~100-person company across 25 countries. AI

IMPACT Highlights the critical role of prompt engineering and instruction files in AI assistant development.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing the core product of an AI assistant.

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Instruction file identified as core product for AI assistants

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · tag1consulting ·

    If you're building an AI assistant, the instruction file IS the product. Not the model, nor the integrations. Jeremy Andrews has revised his dozens of times. Fo

    If you're building an AI assistant, the instruction file IS the product. Not the model, nor the integrations. Jeremy Andrews has revised his dozens of times. Four core principles, a people knowledge-base protocol, a draft lifecycle system, integration-specific instructions for ea…